Akuffo’s touting comment ‘unacceptable’, ‘prejudicial’ – Group

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Atwuro 6 years ago

You rush to post anythig that comes your way.

How legit is this "group"?

When did they form?

Are they in any official "registration"?

STOP this by-heart media enterprise!

You rush to post anythig that comes your way.

How legit is this "group"?

When did they form?

Are they in any official "registration"?

STOP this by-heart media enterprise!
Skippy 6 years ago

Doesn't matter if they were formed today.Once they have a common interest and are sharing their view without imposing it on anyone its their right to express it.You can't gag them...
They make a good point about the CJ nomin ...
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Doesn't matter if they were formed today.Once they have a common interest and are sharing their view without imposing it on anyone its their right to express it.You can't gag them...
They make a good point about the CJ nominee commenting on a case before the court...
Blazo 6 years ago

How GULLIBLE can you be?

If "family-members of a litigant" suddenly for a group to wage "propaganda war", the media should blindly swallow everything and public fed waa-waa!

Tweeeaaaa, mmofra!

How GULLIBLE can you be?

If "family-members of a litigant" suddenly for a group to wage "propaganda war", the media should blindly swallow everything and public fed waa-waa!

Tweeeaaaa, mmofra!
TINA 6 years ago

Whatever they are saying makes a lot of sense than the rubbish you are vomiting.

Whatever they are saying makes a lot of sense than the rubbish you are vomiting.
YOU SEY WETTIN ? 6 years ago

How can God bless a nation where there are no absolute truths. A collection of monster hypocrites who claim to be called Ghanaians. Self-centeredness and tribalism is what they worship, How can God bless such a collection of ...
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How can God bless a nation where there are no absolute truths. A collection of monster hypocrites who claim to be called Ghanaians. Self-centeredness and tribalism is what they worship, How can God bless such a collection of low minded and primitive people?
Akplanki 6 years ago

You are so NAIVE, you will swallow pig-dung as
organic mushrooms!

You are so NAIVE, you will swallow pig-dung as
organic mushrooms!
asem 6 years ago

I don't know what is going on in the minds of Ghanaians.

I don't know what is going on in the minds of Ghanaians.
KOFI AYIGBE 6 years ago

ACRONYM FOR THE SAME NDC FOOLS. WE KNOW THEM.

ACRONYM FOR THE SAME NDC FOOLS. WE KNOW THEM.
Akplanki 6 years ago

It means they are as FAKE as koobi looking like shrimps!

It means they are as FAKE as koobi looking like shrimps!
Blazo 6 years ago

Nonsense, is the Legal Council a "competent court"?

Nonsense, is the Legal Council a "competent court"?
Skippy 6 years ago

Its a quasi judicial organ you know...

Its a quasi judicial organ you know...
Nana Kuffuor. Abeka. La Paz. 6 years ago

What else do you expect from this wicked woman? She is up to no good. She is even worse than the half brother, the evil dwarf.

What else do you expect from this wicked woman? She is up to no good. She is even worse than the half brother, the evil dwarf.
GG 6 years ago

Get your facts right before posting your vile comment! President Akuffo-Addo, CJ Sophia Akuffo, Attorney-General Akuffo, the late General FW Akuffo of the SMC are all members of a high achieving Akuapem extended family ????

Get your facts right before posting your vile comment! President Akuffo-Addo, CJ Sophia Akuffo, Attorney-General Akuffo, the late General FW Akuffo of the SMC are all members of a high achieving Akuapem extended family ????
Abrewa 6 years ago

Can a "semi-judicial organ" cite and charge one for "contempt" and then jail as penalty?

Can a "semi-judicial organ" cite and charge one for "contempt" and then jail as penalty?
Yusif Issa 6 years ago

Akuffo JSC gave her general view. She did not address a particular case.

Akuffo JSC gave her general view. She did not address a particular case.
Kofi 6 years ago

Why did ndc asked this question? This is the answer the nominee should give

Why did ndc asked this question? This is the answer the nominee should give
Apuuuuuu 6 years ago

Do these people who come to power not by the people's wish but by the wish of the electoral commission who are corrupt and insensitive to the plight if the good people of Ghana think this country belong to them? They should g ...
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Do these people who come to power not by the people's wish but by the wish of the electoral commission who are corrupt and insensitive to the plight if the good people of Ghana think this country belong to them? They should give us a break! Ndc is a walking dead horse who is about to collapse and out of the radar of the politics of our country. Ndc will never come back to power over the dead bodies of the people of Ghana. Such a devilish and wicked idiots.
Concern citizen 6 years ago

Always a group calling themselves when was formed and registered. Give us a break.

Always a group calling themselves when was formed and registered. Give us a break.
Bibiduro 6 years ago

Stupid idiots forming an association. Why don't these stupid fool attacks the committee member who asked the question? Stupid people

Stupid idiots forming an association. Why don't these stupid fool attacks the committee member who asked the question? Stupid people
China 6 years ago

who told you social media is a website? you better revise on your ICT notes. Nonsense

who told you social media is a website? you better revise on your ICT notes. Nonsense
123 6 years ago

What about facebook and twitter? Are they not websites?

What about facebook and twitter? Are they not websites?
FREDDIE 6 years ago

If some of you think this lady is going to be a walk-over, then you have to be prepared. She is as tough as a diamond!!You will need another diamond like her to be able to cut her. Be prepared for real "Law and Order" episode ...
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If some of you think this lady is going to be a walk-over, then you have to be prepared. She is as tough as a diamond!!You will need another diamond like her to be able to cut her. Be prepared for real "Law and Order" episode in the country.
BB @7 6 years ago

Since when did the council has stated baning lawey for 3yrs, i smell the muntie 3jedjement, cos NDC man get biger punishment, if u are NPP u can atack a cout n go free in Ghana

Since when did the council has stated baning lawey for 3yrs, i smell the muntie 3jedjement, cos NDC man get biger punishment, if u are NPP u can atack a cout n go free in Ghana
Idrisu guba 6 years ago

Under which government was this law banning lawyers from advertising on social media created. If this law existed prior to this government coming to power why do you blame her. It is a law that exist in our judicial code ...
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Under which government was this law banning lawyers from advertising on social media created. If this law existed prior to this government coming to power why do you blame her. It is a law that exist in our judicial code of conduct and this group should have protested it long ago if they are really honest with no hidden agenda.
Abrewa 6 years ago

This case started under the previous govt., so why all of sudden the "smell of politRics"?

This case started under the previous govt., so why all of sudden the "smell of politRics"?
Kojo 6 years ago

I'm really amazed at the hypocrisy of some Ghanaian Lawyers who claim to be champions of Rule of Law and Fundamental Human Rights but do not see anything wrong with this viewpoint of the in-coming Chief Justice.
The problem ...
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I'm really amazed at the hypocrisy of some Ghanaian Lawyers who claim to be champions of Rule of Law and Fundamental Human Rights but do not see anything wrong with this viewpoint of the in-coming Chief Justice.
The problem is that, these "so-called" legal luminaries who freely advertise themselves on Facebook and other social media platforms have gone mute because the ban is against a Lawyer who is perceived to be an "NDC Activist".
However, this group has been able to expose the hypocrisy of the Chief Justice Nominee on her own principle.

When she was asked to comment on her ruling on the Montie 3, she declined and said she was unable to comment on her own judgment but was quick to comment on her decision against a very young lawyer who has appealed against it and described his purported misconducted as "Distasteful".
I guess the Ghanaian Judiciary needs some education on what social media really entails as her explanation seems to be very narrow and uninformed to say the least.
To posit that, Lawyers / Law Firms can have websites but cannot be on Facebook or linkedIn etc. is really incongruous.
The questions which arise are;
1. what is the business of all those Lawyers who have been positing legal arguments / comments on Facebook on almost daily basis and on court proceedings?
2. What are they doing on these social media platforms?
3. Is it not a form of advertisement?

Well I guess she would describe those as "Indirect" form of advisement and are acceptable. This is just tantamount to skewing a decision in favour of one and adversely against other in Ghanaian Courts.

In the USA, Lead Lawyers and in some cases, direct beneficiaries of their services are used in advertisements and so many of them are on various social media platforms. This actually provides their clients the opportunity to comment on their satisfaction or experiences with these law firms and Ghana can do same.
It's most appropriate to ask how can Ghanaians access affordable legal services if Law firms cannot make their services visible to the average Ghanaian?
This is a Test Case and I hope this group can use it to effectively push the frontiers of access to legal services in Ghana.
KWAKUWUSU 6 years ago

Just SHUT UP Kojo or whoever you are.

Ghana is not the United States and the United States is not Ghana.

You cannot quote what prevails and passes as the Rule of Law in the US and expect Ghana to Copy it.
GHANA is a ...
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Just SHUT UP Kojo or whoever you are.

Ghana is not the United States and the United States is not Ghana.

You cannot quote what prevails and passes as the Rule of Law in the US and expect Ghana to Copy it.
GHANA is a SOVEREIGN COUNTRY. Go back to school and educate yourself about the Constitution of Ghana.

There is no RULE OF LAW in the United States anyway.
Kojo 6 years ago

You've just validated my point and I do not see the argument you're making here. You're a typical example of hypocrisy or duplicity that is crippling Ghana. When it's convenient or suitable, you're quick to reference the USA ...
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You've just validated my point and I do not see the argument you're making here. You're a typical example of hypocrisy or duplicity that is crippling Ghana. When it's convenient or suitable, you're quick to reference the USA but when it's not, you want to denigrate her. Ghana is a Sovereign Country so the scale of justice can be tilted against the vulnerable and you think it makes you look so wise. Can you pause and think for moment and stop attacking me for expressing my viewpoint?
Well I know you will not because it's very typical of most of you guys to comment without reading to understand the issues.
The Group makes strong arguments based on the same Constitution of Ghana so what is your counter argument?

Your kind is the problem most African countries have got to deal with because you have no conscience or principles. You are bereft of principles but you project yourself as being educated and unfortunately most people cannot see through your hollowness. I leave you to your conscience that is if you have one but I'll not waste my time on characters like you.
I only pray and hope that this Group really can fight for some reforms or for the total removal of some these archaic Laws or regulations from the Laws of Ghana.
Sam 6 years ago

Thank you kojo for sharing your views. It's a pain that instead of addressing the issues being raised by this group those "educated illiterates" are branding them as NDC. Should we label anything against the Government NDC? T ...
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Thank you kojo for sharing your views. It's a pain that instead of addressing the issues being raised by this group those "educated illiterates" are branding them as NDC. Should we label anything against the Government NDC? The group has made a valid point of law and the Chief Justice was wrong in commenting on the issue. The only painful thing is that the Supreme Court is made up of partisan politicians parading themselves as justices so the effort of the group will be in vein. God bless Ghana
Kojo 6 years ago

Thanks so much Sam for the compliment and I concur in whole with your point that, the "educated illiterates" are the bane of Ghana's problems.
Unfortunately Ghana is so politicized that, some people cannot distinguish betwe ...
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Thanks so much Sam for the compliment and I concur in whole with your point that, the "educated illiterates" are the bane of Ghana's problems.
Unfortunately Ghana is so politicized that, some people cannot distinguish between constructive and distractive criticisms and all they care about is their political interests which breed corruption.
KWAKUWUSU 6 years ago

Oh Please Kojo JUST SHUT UP!
You have nothing sensible and coherent to say.

Again get into your thick head and biased mind that GHANA IS A SOVEREIGN COUNTRY.

We do not wish to copy what you and your Colonial masters ...
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Oh Please Kojo JUST SHUT UP!
You have nothing sensible and coherent to say.

Again get into your thick head and biased mind that GHANA IS A SOVEREIGN COUNTRY.

We do not wish to copy what you and your Colonial masters and RACIST COUNTRIES like the USA do.

Stop writing all that BUNK. And stop insulting people who point out the true facts to you and your masters.
Kojo 6 years ago

You keep validating my earlier submission and you need to broaden your horizon a bit. I guess you're livid because as usual you cannot reason beyond your NPP and NDC nonsense. You're not making any intellectual contribution t ...
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You keep validating my earlier submission and you need to broaden your horizon a bit. I guess you're livid because as usual you cannot reason beyond your NPP and NDC nonsense. You're not making any intellectual contribution to this discuss except to hide a computer and churn out such gibberish.
Do you know how investors /business people factor access to specialized & qualified lawyers and clients' satisfaction in a domestic economy to their investment decisions?
Indeed your conscience is dead and your stupidity is beyond redemption.
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI. REQUIREDSv 6 years ago

DEAR READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM, IT IS A TRITE KNOWLEDGE THAT I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND AS A RESULT MY MONEYS, BANKS ACCOUNTS, ATM/ CREDITS CARDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY STOLEN INCLUDING EVEN MY LETTERS, E_MAILS A ...
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DEAR READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM, IT IS A TRITE KNOWLEDGE THAT I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND AS A RESULT MY MONEYS, BANKS ACCOUNTS, ATM/ CREDITS CARDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY STOLEN INCLUDING EVEN MY LETTERS, E_MAILS AND OTHERS AND IN THE WAKE OF THESE RELATED GROSS IDENTITY THEFTS WHY SHOULD TRANSPARENCY AND OPEN ACTIVITIES BE DEEM A MISCONDUCT? FURTHER, THAT LAWYERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS ARE IN A COMPETITIVE WORLD AND THEREFORE GHANAIANS LAWYERS AS OTHER LAWYERS FROM THE WORLD TO BE SEEN TO COMPETE GLOBALLY ON EQUAL FOOTINGS AND A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD THEREFORE WHAT IS WRONG WITH ADVERTISING BY LAWYERS? MEANWHILE LAWYERS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD ADVERTISE. WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF WEBSITE IN THE FIRST PLACE? AND WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE OF A WEBSITE AND ADVERTISING LAWYERS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTSE? THAT THE WORLD HAS ADVANCED IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SINCE DYNAMIC FUNCTION IS SOCIETY AND NO SOCIETY OR ORGANISATION OR INSTITUTION IS IMMUNED TO CHAHGE AND THE RULES AND ETHICS OF LAWYERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORLD OBVIOUSLY NEED TO UNDERGO CHANGES TO HELP GHANAIAN LAWYERS TO COMPETE GLOBALLY AND ALSO TO LIVE UP IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORLD. THE OLD WAYS OF DOING THINGS IN SECRECY ARE OVER SINCE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENNESS ARE THE NEW ORDER OF DOING THINGS IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORLD. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED. VERY TRULY YOURS, BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, INTERNATIONAL LAWYER/LEGAL CONSULTANT
FIASCO 6 years ago

When the bias of CJ nominee is exposed she said discretion doesn't establish precedent. Yoooohhhh!! We have heard.

When the bias of CJ nominee is exposed she said discretion doesn't establish precedent. Yoooohhhh!! We have heard.
KWAKUWUSU 6 years ago

Yes, DISCRETION DOES NOT ESTABLISH PRECEDENCE. Get that through your thick JSS educated mind.

When you have the ability to go to Law School and get called to the BAR, you will know.

Meanwhile spend your time to get bett ...
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Yes, DISCRETION DOES NOT ESTABLISH PRECEDENCE. Get that through your thick JSS educated mind.

When you have the ability to go to Law School and get called to the BAR, you will know.

Meanwhile spend your time to get better and Higher education.
Banana 6 years ago

I live in america and here lawyers or attorneys advertise themselves everyday on any media available to them..if it is a rule as she says then its an archaic rule that must be abolished..they are professionals and they should ...
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I live in america and here lawyers or attorneys advertise themselves everyday on any media available to them..if it is a rule as she says then its an archaic rule that must be abolished..they are professionals and they should be able to advertise themselves in a competitive market as ghana
Kpoliatenukpo 6 years ago

Blazon, how illiterate selective you're too, as your aunty the CJ nominee !! The various arguments the people are putting across, don't you find meritorious? How can we be following these old men &women who know that they do ...
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Blazon, how illiterate selective you're too, as your aunty the CJ nominee !! The various arguments the people are putting across, don't you find meritorious? How can we be following these old men &women who know that they don't have anything to lose if this country is on fire? How on earth can she argue that Facebook is not website?
Tweaa dc. 6 years ago

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WHAAAT?.....UNITED FOR NATIONAL INTEREST.....AAABA!....THESE NDC ORIENTED GROUPS ARE MUSHROOMING.....THANKS TO KOKU ANYIDOHO AND CO. THEY WILL HIT A MILLION MARK IN NO TIME
Ekow Samuel. 6 years ago

The nomination Chief Justics is a realy and well done acter for being a strong woman for the statement which being ,the group unacceptable for her ,and it is a fact that she will not accept what the group are up to their way ...
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The nomination Chief Justics is a realy and well done acter for being a strong woman for the statement which being ,the group unacceptable for her ,and it is a fact that she will not accept what the group are up to their way of likeing in a fact that not permit her for accepting it,and the apearl which is being on Mr. Sosu's demanding concerning the concerners in the judicial as the AG and the direction of CJ Madam. Sophia Akuffu 's point,she is a very well done DAM as a great Madam we have in ghana,God bless her and oman ghana.
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NATIVE 6 years ago

Hey you all Lawyers who are not happy about the CJ designate comments on social media advertising of legal services should get a life. If you want your profession to be cheapen as a bazaar item then go for it. Other Lawyers a ...
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Hey you all Lawyers who are not happy about the CJ designate comments on social media advertising of legal services should get a life. If you want your profession to be cheapen as a bazaar item then go for it. Other Lawyers are not willing to offer their conscience for sale . Professional ethics and integrity is not a retail item.
I Love Ghana 6 years ago

Children's group making childish noise....tweaaaaaaaa

Children's group making childish noise....tweaaaaaaaa
koo nimo 6 years ago

If you can't obey the rules then stop being a lawyer period!. These fools with United whatever are all fake and i don't waste my time reading their statements. The guy voilated the rules and he is being punished for it-period ...
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If you can't obey the rules then stop being a lawyer period!. These fools with United whatever are all fake and i don't waste my time reading their statements. The guy voilated the rules and he is being punished for it-period!
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save Ghana 6 years ago

these NDC fools always wanna form useless groups. and their leaders always tell u the direction of the group
. NDC u are too desperate. u enjoy fooling too much

these NDC fools always wanna form useless groups. and their leaders always tell u the direction of the group
. NDC u are too desperate. u enjoy fooling too much
123 6 years ago

Madam Akufo said, lawyers shouldn't advertise themselves on social media but can have websites and put the information there. Madam Akufo please social media like facebook and twitter are also websites so based on your submis ...
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Madam Akufo said, lawyers shouldn't advertise themselves on social media but can have websites and put the information there. Madam Akufo please social media like facebook and twitter are also websites so based on your submissions Legal Council erred in banning Sosu.
Paul 6 years ago

This country is ruled more on tribal lines covered up with politics. So you find idiots attacking people just because she's of a different tribe. Why didnt the so called useless group question the one who asked the question? ...
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This country is ruled more on tribal lines covered up with politics. So you find idiots attacking people just because she's of a different tribe. Why didnt the so called useless group question the one who asked the question? And amongst this whole vetting is this the only they saw? By the way the legal council is not a court! Let the new cj work. I guess if she has a different surname from the far east of the country this group wouldn't have passed their silly attention seeking comments. Tribalism is too much in this country and this nonsense should stop.

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